Responsible for coordinating multiple programs in pharmacy service in a medical facility. Serves as the Acting Service Chief in the absence of the Service Chief. Develops and maintains a system of internal reviews that ensure service programs operate at a satisfactory level of performance and in compliance with regulatory and accrediting bodies. Has extensive responsibility for pharmacy utilization of resources and budget.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to: Provides a full range of supervisory duties over distributive and clinical staff including but not limited to: assignment of duties; development of performance standards; performance evaluation; counseling and low level disciplinary actions, recommendations for appointment, awards, advancement, or disciplinary action, and interviewing potential employees. As Associate Chief, Pharmacy Service, serves as Acting Chief, Pharmacy Service, when assigned in the absence of the Service chief. Also, may serve as Acting Associate Chief in Acute Care or Ambulatory Care in the absence of the Associate Chief in that area. Serves as member of the local Pharmacist Professional Standards Board and may also serve as a member of the VISN 22 Pharmacist Professional Standards Board. Monitors and maintains appropriate data and prepares reports and correspondence in a complete, accurate, and timely manner. Initiates and demonstrates actions to support Equal Employment Opportunity. As a fund control point official, prepares, monitors, and manages the drug budget and supplies budgets for the section. Reviews and certifies invoices. Leads ongoing process improvement efforts in the applicable section of pharmacy utilizing systems redesign principles. Leads selection panels and makes recommendations to the chief for staffing selections. Conducts internal reviews to ensure that the respective section operates at a satisfactory level and in compliance with VA and VHA directives, handbooks, policies and Joint Commission and other accrediting body standards. Develops and maintains intra and interdepartmental relationships to ensure that services provided are consistent with the needs of internal and external customers. Provides education to health care providers regarding medication use. Maintains basic knowledge of pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics in their area of practice. Assumes an active role in the overall pharmacy-training program consisting of students, externs, interns, residents, and professional and non- professional staff members. Conducts on-the-job training and provides guidance through designated programs. Continuously identifies education and training needs of Pharmacy Service staff and develops and maintains effective pharmacy education and training programs. Manages the pharmacist credentialing and ongoing and focused professional practice evaluations. Develops and presents clinical/educational posters at various pharmacy and management meetings. May participate as a facility level coach/mentor. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm; tour may be adjusted to meet medical center and patient care needs. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency: Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Education: Applicants must possess one of the following: Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 20 North Clark Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, Illinois 60602-5109; phone: (312) 664-3575, or through their Web site at: http://www.acpe-accredit.org/. (NOTE: Prior to 2005 ACPE accredited both baccalaureate and Doctor of Pharmacy terminal degree program. Today the sole degree is Doctor of Pharmacy.) School transcripts must be submitted with your application. OR, Graduates of foreign pharmacy degree programs meet the educational requirement if the graduate is able to provide proof of achieving the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission (FPGEC) Certification, which includes passing the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT). A copy of the FPGEC certificate must be submitted. Licensure: Full, current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia. The pharmacist must maintain current registration if this is a requirement for maintaining full, current, and unrestricted licensure. A pharmacist who has, or has ever had, any license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, section B, paragraph 16. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). All licensed pharmacists employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date of June 7, 2012 are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education and licensure/certification/registration that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. Grade Determinations: GS-14 Experience: In addition to the GS-13 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13). AND Applicant must meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below: Skill in persuading others and gaining cooperation to accomplish goals. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing regarding complex clinical and technical issues. Skill in utilizing regulatory and quality standards to develop and implement operational programs. Skill in managing multiple and diverse people or programs. Skill in utilizing available resources to support the mission and goals of the organization. Ability to plan, organize and direct the functions of the pharmacy staff. References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G15 - Licensed Pharmacist Qualification Standards Physical Requirements: The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion, involving standing/sitting for prolonged periods of time, lifting/carrying of pharmaceutical supplies weighing up to 50 lbs., and bending/stooping. The work may entail repetitive wrist movement while using various size syringes, vial cap removal, and typing.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90073 US
• Name: Hugo Lopez
• Phone: (858) 552-8585 X7748
• Email: [email protected]